Ten Things You May Not Know About Slim Jim Phantom
Slim Jim Phantom is Rockabilly Royalty. Born not too far from the Gretsch factory in Brooklyn and raised in Massapequa, New York, Phantom grew up immersed in music, especially his parents’ jazz records which featured many legendary Gretsch drummers. “I was a jazz...
Mike Stand of The Altar Billies: Passionate Rockabilly Musician, Student (and Teacher).
There aren’t many musicians who have established themselves in two completely different musical genres. But Gretsch endorsed artist Mike Stand is one such musician. On Stand’s resume, you’ll see him listed as the leader and creative force of both a Ramones-style punk...
The Fred Thread: Four Gretsch Presidents Named…Fred (Fred #2)
Fred Gretsch, Sr. – The Visionary, Teenage CEO. The oldest child of Friedrich and Rosa Gretsch (and the first to be officially named Fred). Born on February 10, 1880, the oldest child of Friedrich and Rosa Gretsch (and the first to be officially named Frederick) was...
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